Updated August 17, 2007

Curriculum Corner by Robyne D. Batson

The Elements of Music

DESIGN

Form, Texture

 

DYNAMICS

Loud, Soft,       Crescendo (gradually louder), decrescendo (gradually softer)

 

PITCH

Melody, Harmony, Tonality, Timbre (tone color)

 

STYLE

Cultural context, Expressive qualities

 

TIME

Beat or pulse, Meter, Rhythm, Tempo—fast, slow, accelerando (gradually faster), ritardando (gradually slower), quality of temp—staccato (short, detached), legato (smooth, connected)

 

 

Five Elements of Music

 

DESIGN

DYNAMICS

PITCH

STYLE

TIME